Elements of Geometry: Containing Books I. To Vi. And Portions of Books XI. And XII. Of Euclid; With Exercises and Notes; With a Selection of Examination Papers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. Hamblin Smith

 
9781527723832: Elements of Geometry: Containing Books I. To Vi. And Portions of Books XI. And XII. Of Euclid; With Exercises and Notes; With a Selection of Examination Papers (Classic Reprint)

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This book presents the foundational texts of geometry written by the renowned Greek mathematician Euclid, whose work forms the basis of Western mathematical thought. Comprising the first six books and part of the eleventh and twelfth books of Euclid's Elements, this volume provides a comprehensive study of the fundamental principles of geometry. The author lucidly demonstrates the logical development of geometric theorems, axioms, and definitions, exploring concepts such as the properties of congruent and similar geometric shapes, the measurement of angles, circles, and the relationship between sides and angles in triangles. Through clear explanations and detailed proofs, the book offers a rigorous understanding of geometry's foundational concepts and their enduring significance in the field of mathematics.

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